The Clos du Chateau is a typical 2012 rich and expressive. In the nose yellow fruits, quite exotic with hints of honey, acacia and almonds .. pure a transparent with a lovely minerality for this level. On the palate rich .. slightly opulent with a … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Meursault Les Perrieres 2007
The Meursault Les Perrieres 2007 from Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet is quite forward and developed .. but showing well. The nose is crammed with yellow fruit - notes of apples and hazelnuts spiced with a discrete citrus infused minerality. On the … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault Perrieres 2004
Sadly quite premoxed ... however not totally undrinkable. Need to mention that Etienne de Montille is one of the few producers who has been quite open and forward about the premox problems. He really deserves some credit for his open approach ... … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Meursault 2010
The Meursault 2010 from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet is a big and rich village Meursault. In the nose expansive yellow fruit ... with fresh orchard notes - white peach, hint of pineapple and a hint of browned butter. On the palate quite rich fruit … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes 2009
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Grades Vignes from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet is a lovely effort - from this somewhat overlooked 1er cru. In the bouquet fine red fruit with cherries, raspberries and a lovely core of sweet strawberries - some … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet 2007
The Chevalier Montrachet 2007 from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet was surprisingly accessible when tasted from a magnum at Gustavs Bistro in Copenhagen. Very crisp bouquet, with a slight citrus note. Very tight and focused in the nose, with the oak … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres 2004
The Folatieres 2004 from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet was a pleasent surprise. Wonderful fresh bouquet with beginning mature chardonnay notes combined with a fine minerality and acidity - 2004 at it's best. Very fine balance with good mature flavors … [Read more...]
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Le Montrachet 2000
The Montrachet 2000 from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet was made before Etienne de Montille took over the vinification in 2001. The wine is aproaching maturity, with mature notes in both bouquet and on the palate. Quite heavy and a little tired in the … [Read more...]
WineHog rating system – more than points
Tasting and rating wine is not exact science ... and therefore I prefer to use a scale that reflects that wine is a living organism and that a wine can taste like 94 points one day ... and 93 the next day ... depending on the moon, the glass, … [Read more...]